RNSG 1413 - Exam 4 (34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 43, 44) Questions and Answers Fully Solved Graded A+
The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient. Which technique will the nurse use to enhance an older-
adult patient's self-concept? - AnswersReviewing old photos with patients
While gathering an adolescent's health history, the nurse recognizes that the patient began to act out
behaviorally and engaged in risky behavior when the patient's parents divorced. Which information will
the nurse gather to determine situational low self-esteem? - AnswersHow the patient views behaviors
A nurse is assessing a group of adolescents. Which person is most likely to have the highest self-esteem?
- AnswersLatino adolescent female who has strong ethnic pride
A nurse is caring for a patient who is dealing with the developmental task known as initiative versus
guilt. The nurse is providing care to which patient? - AnswersA 5 year old kindergarten student
A verbally abusive partner has told a significant other many negative comments over the years. In the
crisis center, the nurse would anticipate that the patient may have which self-concept deficits? -
AnswersBody image
Two 50-year-old men are discussing their Saturday activities. The first man describes how he tutors
children as a volunteer at a community center. The other man says that he would never work with
children, and that he prefers to work out at the gym to meet young women to date. The second man's
statement reflects which developmental stage? - AnswersSelf-absorption
An adult son is adjusting to the idea of his chronically ill parents moving into his family home. The
community health nurse is assessing the adult son for potential stressors secondary to the new family
living arrangements. Which stressor will the nurse assess for in this adult son? - AnswersRole overload
A nurse grimaces while changing a patient's colostomy bag. Which effect will the nurse's behavior most
likely have on the patient? - AnswersPromote development of a negative body image
A male patient states, "I'm such a loser, I only had that job for a month." Which outcome criteria will the
nurse add to the patient's care plan? - AnswersThe patient will verbalize two life areas in which he
functions well
A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicated the nurse
needs to follow up about components of self-concept? - AnswersOne component is coping
Which individual is most likely to need the nurse's assistance in coping with identity confusion? -
AnswersA 32 year old recently divorced mother of twins
A nurse is assessing a patient for possible altered self-concept. Which assessment findings is consistent
with altered self-concept? - AnswersHesitant to express opinions
A nurse is caring for a postoperative mastectomy patient. Which action is a priority for increasing self-
awareness? - AnswersUsing communication skills to clarify family and patient expectations
,The nurse in an addictions clinic is working with a patient on priority setting before the patient's
discharge from residential treatment. Which goal is a priority at this time? - AnswersIdentifying local
self-help groups before being discharged from the program
A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching? - AnswersSelf-concept is how a person thinks about oneself
A nurse is evaluating a patient's self-concept. Which key indicator will the nurse use? -
AnswersNonverbal behavior
A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which area should the nurse assess first? - AnswersRole
performance
A 9 year old is proudly telling the nurse about mastering the yellow belt in a martial arts class. Which
developmental stage is the child exhibiting? - AnswersIndustry versus inferiority
A nurse is developing a drinking prevention presentation for adolescents. Which areas should the nurse
include in the teaching session? - AnswersStress management and improving self-esteem
A nurse is completing a history on a patient with role conflict. Which finding is consistent with role
conflict? - AnswersA patient has to travel for work and misses children's birthdays
A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which areas will the nurse include? - AnswersIdentity
Body image
Coping behaviors
Significant other's support
A nurse is assessing a group of patients. Match the assessment finding to the area the nurse is assessing.
- AnswersI am ugly with all these burn scars - disturbed body image
I am one with the universe - identity confusion
I am good for nothing - low self-esteem
I am a good mother - role performance
A co-worker asks the nurse to explain spirituality. What is the nurse's best response? - AnswersIt is
awareness of one's inner self
The nurse is caring for a patient who is an agnostic. Which information should the nurse consider when
planning care for this patient? - AnswersThe patient believes there is no known ultimate reality
The nurse is teaching a patient how to meditate. Which information from the patient indicates effective
learning? - AnswersI will focus on an image
, The nurse is caring for an Islam patient who wants a snack. Which action by the nurse is most
appropriate? - AnswersOffers a beef sandwich
The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital. The patient is very spiritual person but does not practice
any specific religion. How will the nurse interpret this finding? - AnswersThis statement is reasonable
Nurse hears the following comments from different patients. Which comment does the nurse identify as
faith? - AnswersI believe there is life after death
A nurse is caring for a Hindu patient. Which action will the nurse take? - AnswersAllow time for purity
rituals
The nurse is caring for a patient with a chronic illness who is having conflicts with beliefs. Which health
care team member will the nurse ask to see this patient? - AnswersThe clergy
The nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal disease. The nurse sits down and lightly touches the
patient's hand. Which technique is the nurse using? - AnswersEstablishing presence
The nurse and the patient have the same religious affiliation. Which action will the nurse take? -
AnswersDo not impose personal values on the patient
A nurse makes a connection with the patient when providing spiritual care. Which type of
connectedness did the nurse experience? - AnswersInterpersonal
Interpersonal - AnswersConnected with others and the environment
Intrapersonal - AnswersConnected with oneself
Transpersonal - AnswersConnected with God or an unseen higher power
The patient is admitted with chronic anxiety. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take? -
AnswersLook at how anxiety influences the patient's ability to function
In caring for the patient's spiritual needs, the nurse asks 20 questions to assess the patient's relationship
with God and a sense of life purpose and satisfaction. Which method is the nurse using? - AnswersThe
spiritual well-being scale
A male patient in stable condition is in the intensive care unit (ICU) and is asking to see his spouse and
two daughters. What should the nurse do? - AnswersAllow the wife and daughters to visit at the
patient's request
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The patient states, "I
just don't feel like going to work. I have no energy, and I can't eat or sleep." The patient shows no
interest in taking part in the care by saying, "What's the use?" Which response by the nurse is best? -
AnswersIt sounds like you have lost hope
The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient. Which technique will the nurse use to enhance an older-
adult patient's self-concept? - AnswersReviewing old photos with patients
While gathering an adolescent's health history, the nurse recognizes that the patient began to act out
behaviorally and engaged in risky behavior when the patient's parents divorced. Which information will
the nurse gather to determine situational low self-esteem? - AnswersHow the patient views behaviors
A nurse is assessing a group of adolescents. Which person is most likely to have the highest self-esteem?
- AnswersLatino adolescent female who has strong ethnic pride
A nurse is caring for a patient who is dealing with the developmental task known as initiative versus
guilt. The nurse is providing care to which patient? - AnswersA 5 year old kindergarten student
A verbally abusive partner has told a significant other many negative comments over the years. In the
crisis center, the nurse would anticipate that the patient may have which self-concept deficits? -
AnswersBody image
Two 50-year-old men are discussing their Saturday activities. The first man describes how he tutors
children as a volunteer at a community center. The other man says that he would never work with
children, and that he prefers to work out at the gym to meet young women to date. The second man's
statement reflects which developmental stage? - AnswersSelf-absorption
An adult son is adjusting to the idea of his chronically ill parents moving into his family home. The
community health nurse is assessing the adult son for potential stressors secondary to the new family
living arrangements. Which stressor will the nurse assess for in this adult son? - AnswersRole overload
A nurse grimaces while changing a patient's colostomy bag. Which effect will the nurse's behavior most
likely have on the patient? - AnswersPromote development of a negative body image
A male patient states, "I'm such a loser, I only had that job for a month." Which outcome criteria will the
nurse add to the patient's care plan? - AnswersThe patient will verbalize two life areas in which he
functions well
A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicated the nurse
needs to follow up about components of self-concept? - AnswersOne component is coping
Which individual is most likely to need the nurse's assistance in coping with identity confusion? -
AnswersA 32 year old recently divorced mother of twins
A nurse is assessing a patient for possible altered self-concept. Which assessment findings is consistent
with altered self-concept? - AnswersHesitant to express opinions
A nurse is caring for a postoperative mastectomy patient. Which action is a priority for increasing self-
awareness? - AnswersUsing communication skills to clarify family and patient expectations
,The nurse in an addictions clinic is working with a patient on priority setting before the patient's
discharge from residential treatment. Which goal is a priority at this time? - AnswersIdentifying local
self-help groups before being discharged from the program
A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching? - AnswersSelf-concept is how a person thinks about oneself
A nurse is evaluating a patient's self-concept. Which key indicator will the nurse use? -
AnswersNonverbal behavior
A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which area should the nurse assess first? - AnswersRole
performance
A 9 year old is proudly telling the nurse about mastering the yellow belt in a martial arts class. Which
developmental stage is the child exhibiting? - AnswersIndustry versus inferiority
A nurse is developing a drinking prevention presentation for adolescents. Which areas should the nurse
include in the teaching session? - AnswersStress management and improving self-esteem
A nurse is completing a history on a patient with role conflict. Which finding is consistent with role
conflict? - AnswersA patient has to travel for work and misses children's birthdays
A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which areas will the nurse include? - AnswersIdentity
Body image
Coping behaviors
Significant other's support
A nurse is assessing a group of patients. Match the assessment finding to the area the nurse is assessing.
- AnswersI am ugly with all these burn scars - disturbed body image
I am one with the universe - identity confusion
I am good for nothing - low self-esteem
I am a good mother - role performance
A co-worker asks the nurse to explain spirituality. What is the nurse's best response? - AnswersIt is
awareness of one's inner self
The nurse is caring for a patient who is an agnostic. Which information should the nurse consider when
planning care for this patient? - AnswersThe patient believes there is no known ultimate reality
The nurse is teaching a patient how to meditate. Which information from the patient indicates effective
learning? - AnswersI will focus on an image
, The nurse is caring for an Islam patient who wants a snack. Which action by the nurse is most
appropriate? - AnswersOffers a beef sandwich
The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital. The patient is very spiritual person but does not practice
any specific religion. How will the nurse interpret this finding? - AnswersThis statement is reasonable
Nurse hears the following comments from different patients. Which comment does the nurse identify as
faith? - AnswersI believe there is life after death
A nurse is caring for a Hindu patient. Which action will the nurse take? - AnswersAllow time for purity
rituals
The nurse is caring for a patient with a chronic illness who is having conflicts with beliefs. Which health
care team member will the nurse ask to see this patient? - AnswersThe clergy
The nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal disease. The nurse sits down and lightly touches the
patient's hand. Which technique is the nurse using? - AnswersEstablishing presence
The nurse and the patient have the same religious affiliation. Which action will the nurse take? -
AnswersDo not impose personal values on the patient
A nurse makes a connection with the patient when providing spiritual care. Which type of
connectedness did the nurse experience? - AnswersInterpersonal
Interpersonal - AnswersConnected with others and the environment
Intrapersonal - AnswersConnected with oneself
Transpersonal - AnswersConnected with God or an unseen higher power
The patient is admitted with chronic anxiety. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take? -
AnswersLook at how anxiety influences the patient's ability to function
In caring for the patient's spiritual needs, the nurse asks 20 questions to assess the patient's relationship
with God and a sense of life purpose and satisfaction. Which method is the nurse using? - AnswersThe
spiritual well-being scale
A male patient in stable condition is in the intensive care unit (ICU) and is asking to see his spouse and
two daughters. What should the nurse do? - AnswersAllow the wife and daughters to visit at the
patient's request
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The patient states, "I
just don't feel like going to work. I have no energy, and I can't eat or sleep." The patient shows no
interest in taking part in the care by saying, "What's the use?" Which response by the nurse is best? -
AnswersIt sounds like you have lost hope
